News Releases

Displaying 1231 - 1245 of 1731 results.

News Release

Public meeting to discuss proposed bass regulation changes at Swan Lake in Carroll County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting at 5 p.m., Oct. 5, in the lower level of the Swan Lake Conservation Education Center.

October 3, 2023

News Release

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Casey Lake in Tama County

The Iowa DNR will relax the fishing regulations at Casey Lake in Hickory Hills Park starting October 4 to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish.

October 3, 2023

State Parks

Events & Public Meetings

Iowa DNR to host open house on Red Haw State Park improvement plans

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting an open house to discuss renovation and improvement plans for Red Haw State Park.

October 3, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 9/28/2023

DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

September 28, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, September 2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

September 28, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

For those willing to hike, South Skunk Wildlife Area offers off-the-beaten-path experience

A 40-foot strip of wild plum-lined land leads from the one-and-only parking lot on the north end of the South Skunk Wildlife Area.

September 26, 2023

Wildlife - Turkey

Archery

News Release

Bowhunters encouraged to practice the ABCs of tree stand safety

Tree stand incidents can happen to deer hunters regardless of skill level or experience and result in serious injury or even death.

September 26, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review for Sept. 21

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

September 21, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

Drought conditions worsen – but recent rain will help

Drought conditions across eastern Iowa continue to worsen, according the latest Water Summary Update.

September 21, 2023

Animal Feeding Operations

Events & Public Meetings

DNR to host a virtual public meeting regarding Supreme Beef nutrient management plan

The Iowa DNR will be hosting a virtual public meeting on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 at 10 a.m. to gather public comment on the Supreme Beef, LLC Nutrient Management.

September 21, 2023

State Parks

Cedar Valley Lakes Trail Reopening Ribbon Cutting Event

The Cedar Valley Trails Partnership and the Iowa DNR will host a celebration and ribbon cutting for the newly paved section of the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail.

September 19, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Popular wildlife area emerges from historic ‘Flood of ‘93’

West Fork Wildlife Area in Palo Alto County was developed after the historic flood of 1993, then expanded after the floods of 2018 and 2019.

September 19, 2023

Wildlife - Turkey

Wildlife - Pheasant

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Secluded Winford Wildlife Area supports quality deer and pheasant populations

That narrow access lane off a dead-end road is the only way in and out of the Winford Wildlife Area, a 637-acre floodplain grassland, just north of Oskaloosa.

September 19, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings